pig rupee
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George V (1910-36)
INDIA, George V, Rupee 1911, Calcutta, Pig type, toned, UNC
The first ever issues of one rupee, 1/2 rupee, 1/4 rupee, 2 anna and 1/4 anna coins minted in 1911, had the images of King George V with an elephant image on his robe.
Since, the elephant’s trunk was small, it looked like a pig and thus it came to be known as ‘pig rupee’. It led to a controversy as Muslims objected to it. Out of a total of 9,4 million pieces struck at both mints (Bombay and Calcutta), only 700 000 were issued, and many of these were withdrawn and melted with unissued pieces. Later in 1912, the elephant trunk was stretched longer in the new coins which came to be known as ‘elephant rupee’.
Obverse: Crowned head of George V facing left, legend around
Lettering (English): GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse: Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Yek Rupya) . Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border
Lettering (English and Urdu): ONE RUPEE INDIA 1911 یک روپیہ
Edge: Reeded
The pictures provided are of the actual coin for sale.
Guaranteed genuine.
SKU: E321 -
George V (1910-36)
INDIA, George V, 2 Annas 1911, Calcutta, Pig type, PCGS MS 62
The first ever issues of one rupee, 1/2 rupee, 1/4 rupee, 2 anna and 1/4 anna coins minted in 1911, had the images of King George V with an elephant image on his robe.
Since, the elephant’s trunk was small, it looked like a pig and thus it came to be known as ‘pig rupee’. It led to a controversy as Muslims objected to it. Out of a total of 9,4 million pieces struck at both mints (Bombay and Calcutta), only 700 000 were issued, and many of these were withdrawn and melted with unissued pieces. Later in 1912, the elephant trunk was stretched longer in the new coins which came to be known as ‘elephant rupee’.
Obverse: Crowned head of George V facing left, legend around
Lettering (English): GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse: Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Do Aana) . Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers.
Lettering (English and Urdu):
TWO
ANNAS
INDIA
1911
دو آنہEdge: Plain
The pictures provided are of the actual coin for sale.
Guaranteed genuine.
You can verify PCGS certification numbers: 34441630
SKU: Z300
